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FakeNoose

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14. It's very kind and neighborly of you

Reply to Botany (Original post)

Sun Apr 5, 2026, 05:14 PM

Sunday

I lost my dog last year and I'm still grieving for him in my own way. Don't know if I'll even have another dog again, because I don't think I'll find one as great as Buddy.

Whenever I see someone walking their dog I'm tempted to talk to them and pet their dog, but of course I don't. I wish I could though.

I share this "happy dance" gif because it reminds me of my Buddy. This isn't him, but he looked a lot like this:

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My little revaluation happened about 1/2 an hour ago. Being nice is simple and it makes you rich. [View all] Botany Sunday OP

happy easter, Botany! mahina Sunday #1

Btw did I spell revaluation right? Botany Sunday #3

I think you meant "revelation". llmart Sunday #6

correct! niyad 12 hrs ago #24

I think so? mahina 23 hrs ago #22

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Good feeling flowing both ways, all ways. erronis Sunday #4

I hope this girl continues to run into people like you and dogs like Pepita. LoisB Sunday #5

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Dogs know, don't they? hamsterjill Sunday #13

It's very kind and neighborly of you FakeNoose Sunday #14

I greet all dogs I see GenThePerservering 8 hrs ago #26

Nice indeed! IcyPeas Sunday #15

being nice got my groceries paid for by someone else last week. AllaN01Bear Sunday #16

And yet another example of the truth: AverageOldGuy Sunday #17

Thanks for posting this beautiful touching story. So many people Emile Sunday #19

Lovely. snot Sunday #20

Paying It Forward Bayard Sunday #21

Spreading that love Mblaze 12 hrs ago #23

Kindness is important, you did good. electric_blue68 9 hrs ago #25

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